Cadbury Schweppes reports pre-tax profits increase

Cadbury Schweppes has reported a ten per cent increase in pre-tax profits to £344m for the first six months of 2005. Like-for-like sales increased by seven per cent in the confectionery division and four per cent in the beverages arm over the period.

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